Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 February 1920 — WINTER SMILES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

WINTER SMILES

Pure Curiosity. Hub —Why are you always borrowIng all verua re enfldtstiesfrnmthe new neighbors’ Haven't you got everything you need in the house? Wise —Yes, but I want to find out if theirs are as good as ours.

-Dangerous Accomplishment. “There was a

magician here oncet,” said Cactus Joe, “who could deal hisself any kind of a poker hand you’d happen to mention.” “Did he get away with anything?” “He jes’ barely did. He got away with his life.”

1 1 ’ V- • ~ The Quest. “Jaggs told his wife if anyone asked after him to tell them he was going on a wild animal hunt.” “So he is. He’s looking for a blind tiger.”

Modest A pp rehension. “What is your objection to me as a son-in-law?” asked the young man. “No objection to you.” said Mr. Cumrox. “But you’re a kind o’ high stepper and I’m afraid that after you get better acquainted the family won’t suit you.”

A Clue. “So the detective found his man sick when he caught him. How did he manage to get him?” “Very The man had spotted fever.”

Evidence of Wisdom.

“Do you believe In the wisdom of the plain people?” “Some t imes,” replied Senator Sorghum; “when they happen to entertain the same opinions that I do.”

A Dubious Blessing. “I have never acted contrary to the dictates of my conscience," said a profiteer the other day. , .., „ ?‘Well, some of us,” said a bystander, “are not blessed w|th such easy-going consciences.” ’ Invitation to the Dance. “Shades of Chesterfield! What an Invitation to the dance.” “What did the young man say to the girl, colonel?” “‘Come on, kid; let’s jasx?*